Careers at The University of Manchester

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Research Finance Officer (RFO) to join our team, initially on a fixed term basis for 22 months. The successful candidate will primarily assist Senior Research Finance Officers (SRFOs) in business partnering with key internal and external stakeholders, offering advice and guidance on all post-award tasks and activities for research awards within a designated, non-fixed portfolio.

By ensuring efficient financial management and compliance, the Research Finance team plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking research that advances knowledge and benefits society.

Candidate Profile

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders
• Proficient numeracy skills with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service abilities and capability to deliver a professional, high-quality service
• Excellent organisational skills, including effective planning and prioritisation in a busy environment and adherence to deadlines
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and adaptability in response to developments within research and higher education

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (23–27 days based on length of continuous service), plus bank holidays
• Additional closure over Christmas/New Year
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, Nursery schemes
• Staff discounts and recognition schemes

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About the Role

Are you inspired by the difference volunteering can make?

The Campaign Volunteer Officer will co-ordinate the volunteering element of the campaign, collaborating with colleagues across the University, introducing new initiatives and curating existing programmes. The role will be challenging, and rewarding - a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering activities that make a real difference. The University already has a strong track record of volunteering across its staff, students, alumni and cultural institutions, and this role will be key to evidencing the impact of this activity and communicating its success.

This role will be hybrid, with regular and frequent travel to Manchester required.

What You’ll Do

You’ll co-ordinate engagement programmes, particularly for alumni, that drive strategic involvement and support campaign objectives. You’ll work closely with volunteer leads from across the University, ensuring there is a joined-up approach, and that a robust set of programmes are available. You’ll work with volunteers themselves to ensure their contribution is celebrated. You’ll manage relationships with key stakeholders, develop and lead initiatives for senior and influential alumni, and commission events that build relationships with our alumni, volunteers and supporters. You’ll also be responsible for measuring and showcasing the impact of volunteering, ensuring compelling stories and statistics are shared through communications and reports.

About You

You will bring a determined approach, and excellent problem-solving and project management skills. You will apply your strengths in building relationships to inspire and motivate colleagues and partners to get involved.

You’ll have experience in delivering engagement or volunteering programmes, be results-oriented, and possess strong organisational and problem-solving abilities. And you will be enthusiastic about communicating what volunteering achieves for participants, the University, and our communities. A creative, enthusiastic approach, a hunger to take the initiative, and the ability work both independently and collaboratively are essential.

See job description for full list of essential and desirable knowledge, skills and experience.

What will you get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

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Applications are invited for a NIHR Manchester Musculoskeletal BRC Study Coordinator post.

Appointment will start immediately for 12 months in the first instance. During this time, successful applicant will coordinate research studies within the BRC, under the supervision of a project manager.

Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Diseases (RMDs) such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis affect >18 million people in the UK, account for 1 in 5 of GP consultations and have poorer outcomes in lower socioeconomic and minority populations. Inflammatory RMDs are associated with multi-morbidity, premature mortality and have treatment non-response rates >30%. Osteoarthritis (OA) and chronic back pain lack effective disease modifying interventions, yet account for more working-age disability than any other disease. The Centre for Musculoskeletal Research (a European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology Centre of Excellence) hosts two Versus Arthritis Centres of Excellence (Genetics & Genomics; Epidemiology) and the RMD arm of the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (MBRC).This post is funded by the MBRC to assist coordination of studies investigating prevention and better treatments for RMDs. The role will involve coordinating existing and new studies including data management, ethics, QC, reporting and document management to Research Governance standards. You will join an existing team of study coordinators and data entry assistants.

We welcome applications from suitable high calibre candidates with eligibility details provided in the online job description and person specification.

What will you get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers